9.4 GB Twitter Data Leaked – Over 200 Million Records Exposed Online – Exclusive!

The Cyberpress Research Team made a significant discovery with the Massive X (Formerly the Twitter) Database. This leaked database contains a massive amount of data, totaling 9.4GB, and has exposed almost 200 million records from a most recent Twitter data breach.

The breach, sourced from a Twitter (X) database or scrape, represents one of the largest exposures of user data in recent times.

The leak exposes users to various threats, including phishing attacks, identity theft, and social engineering schemes. With the vast amount of personal information available, malicious actors can exploit this data to compromise further accounts and systems linked to the affected email addresses.

9.4GB of Leaked Twitter Data

The thread from leaked Twitter database on a well-known hacking forum for data leaks and breaches, titled “9.4GB Twitter Leaked Database—The Exposure of Over 200 Million Records Containing Email Addresses, Names, and Twitter Account Details,” highlights the severity and scale of this breach.

To release this massive Twitter database exclusively, the user named as “michupa” created a new account on the data leak forum on July 7, 2024.

We have found a total of 10 files, each containing a substantial amount of data, specifically 1 GB. These files are identified by unique names of the following.

• Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.001
• Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.002
• Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.003
• Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.004
• Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.005
• Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.006
• Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.007
• Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.008
• Twitter_Full_b1nd.net.7z.009

Due to its public availability, we can observe that forum users are already accessing the files several times that contains the following data.

• Email addresses
• Names
• Twitter account details

Email addresses associated with Twitter accounts can be used for phishing, spamming, or other malicious activities. The full names of X (Twitter) users and information about Twitter accounts, including usernames, profile information, and other details, can be used to identify individuals and potentially link them to other online profiles.

“The leaked database was obtained from a recent Twitter data breach and has been verified by Cyber Press Team to ensure the accuracy of the data. The breach is believed to have occurred most recently, although the exact date is not specified. The leaked data includes a wide range of information, making it a significant concern for privacy and security.”

Although the Cyber Press Team has verified the accuracy of the email addresses for several of the listed Twitter profiles, the complete data set has not yet been confirmed.

Whether or not your information is included in this data set is contingent upon whether your email address was compromised in previous data breaches.

It is still unclear how the hackers gained access, but the Cyber Press team has contacted Twitter to inform them of the data leak. We are now waiting for a response. We will update this article as soon as we receive a response from X.

Response and Recommendations

Given this breach’s scale and potential impact, the Cyber Press team strongly advises users and organizations to implement the following measures promptly.

For Users:

• Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on Twitter accounts.
• Be vigilant of suspicious emails or messages attempting to exploit the leaked information.
• Monitor accounts for any unusual activity and report any incidents to Twitter support.

For Organizations

• Review and strengthen data protection and security measures.
• Conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Educate employees about the risks of phishing and social engineering attacks.

Cyber Press discovery of the 9.4GB Twitter database leak underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity practices and vigilance. As data breaches continue to pose significant threats, both individuals and organizations must remain proactive in safeguarding personal information and responding swiftly to such incidents. Cyber Press will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new information emerges.

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